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FV53 JNJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 108,449 miles on the clock, averaging 4,724 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for FV53 JNJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
108,449
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,724

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading108,449 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,724
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 JNJ 18k41k63k86k108k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,449 miles
Since last MOT+1,564 miles
PASS
Mileage106,885 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,879 miles
Since last MOT+1,775 miles
PASS
Mileage105,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,104 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
PASS
Mileage103,016 miles
Since last MOT+1,978 miles
PASS
Mileage101,038 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,037 miles
Since last MOT+2,271 miles
PASS
Mileage98,766 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,762 miles
Since last MOT+3,990 miles
PASS
Mileage94,772 miles
Since last MOT+9,690 miles
PASS
Mileage85,082 miles
Since last MOT+11,078 miles
PASS
Mileage74,004 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,003 miles
Since last MOT+9,413 miles
PASS
Mileage64,590 miles
Since last MOT+2,961 miles
PASS
Mileage61,629 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage57,688 miles
Since last MOT+2,639 miles
PASS
Mileage55,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,049 miles
Since last MOT+1,811 miles
PASS
Mileage53,238 miles
Since last MOT+1,901 miles
PASS
Mileage51,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,277 miles
PASS
Mileage45,060 miles
Since last MOT+4,971 miles
PASS
Mileage40,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,759 miles
PASS
Mileage33,330 miles
Since last MOT+6,993 miles
PASS
Mileage26,337 miles
Since last MOT+8,265 miles
PASS
Mileage18,072 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 JNJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 JNJ

What car is FV53 JNJ?

FV53 JNJ is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 JNJ?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 JNJ was 108,449 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 JNJ passed its MOT?

FV53 JNJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2026.

Is FV53 JNJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 JNJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FV53 JNJ?

FV53 JNJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.